UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1167
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Submission Number: 1167
Submission ID: 20431
Submission UUID: 12d3d9cd-41d8-401d-9155-18d07abf6406
Submission URI: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal
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Created: Fri, 08/15/2025 - 10:26 AM
Completed: Fri, 08/15/2025 - 10:26 AM
Changed: Mon, 08/25/2025 - 01:17 PM
Remote IP address: 146.201.62.108
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
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Submitted to: UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal
| Primary Research Mentor Name | Naqash Ali |
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| Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns | |
| When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? | Mr |
| Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) | na22j@fsu.edu |
| Position Title | Faculty |
| FSU College (if applicable) | N/A |
| FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation | Center for Advanced Power Systems |
| Headshot (optional) | |
| Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above) | David Gross |
| Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Pronouns | |
| Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific? | Dr. |
| Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) | dcgross@eng.famu.fsu.edu |
| Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable) | |
| Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Pronouns | |
| Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Honorific? | |
| Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) | |
| Title of the Project | Meta-Analysis of the Use of the Requirements Interchange Format (RIF) |
| Project Keywords | RIF, Requirements Engineering, MBSE, Data Exchange |
| Are you currently looking for research assistants? | Yes |
| Number of Research Assistants Needed | 1 |
| Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) | open to all majors |
| Project Location: | Innovation Park |
| If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation? | Yes |
| Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s): | Partially Remote |
| Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work? | 10 |
| Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work? | Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.) |
| Overall Research Project Description | Students will study how the Requirements Interchange Format (RIF) is used in real-world MBSE and requirements engineering workflows. The work includes literature review, case study analysis, and identifying tool support and barriers to adoption. |
| Research Tasks | Literature review, case study reports, recommendations for best practices. |
| Skills that research assistant(s) may need: | Interest in requirements engineering; familiarity with data exchange formats a plus. |
| Mentoring Philosophy | As a mentor, my goal is to create an environment where undergraduate researchers can confidently explore new ideas, develop technical skills, and contribute meaningfully to active research. I view mentorship as a collaborative process — students bring curiosity, fresh perspectives, and energy, while I provide guidance, resources, and structure to help them grow. I believe in balancing independence with support. Students will receive the background, tools, and initial training needed to get started, but will also be encouraged to take ownership of their work, make decisions, and learn through problem-solving. I emphasize clear communication, regular check-ins, and constructive feedback to ensure progress while maintaining flexibility for different learning styles. My projects often combine technical research with creative problem-solving, so I encourage students to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and connect their work to real-world applications. Above all, I want students to leave the experience with not only new skills but also greater confidence in their ability to learn, adapt, and contribute in any professional or academic setting. |
| Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): | |
| Please add any additional information here (if applicable): | |
| Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? | Yes |
| Roundtable times and Zoom links | |
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| Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication | Yes |
| UROP Performance Evaluation | Yes |
| Materials Grant | Yes |
| UROP Poster Presentation | Yes |
| Year | 2025 |
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